JAKARTA - It's not an easy matter for anyone to shake up the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Even though 5-Series BMW with her. However, the BMW 5 Series has a completely new (all-new) and changed its generation.
Sixth-generation 5 Series was launched in Indonesia in mid 2010. The 5 Series is offered in three choices of 535i, 523i and 528i. All three adopted 6-cylinder engine with gasoline. capacity of 3000 cc, with TwinPower Turbo, accompanied by 8-speed STEPTRONIC transmission. Beramunisi 523i 2,500 cc engine, VANOS, Valvetronic. While the mechanical heart is armed 528i 3,000 cc, VANOS, Valvetronic.
Design 5 Series is very fresh and more casual. If allowed to comment further, it seems, this is the Series 7 to be minimized, although its wheelbase has increased by 58 mm from the old 5 Series. You can see the resemblance from the side, front and rear.
535i is a product that we tasted the most expensive and top 5 Series sedans in Indonesia, although in the world there is 550i. From the data we read the specifications, 535i engine belching power 306 hp at 5800 rpm and 400 Nm at 1200 rpm, it seems, is ready to make this sedan as fast launcher.
Yeah, right. When on the freeway, so stand on the accelerator pedal, the engine immediately roared and pushed by very strong. It did not take long to make it run up to 200 kpj. Great strength and peak torque obtained at lower rpm makes it fierce. Powerful kick, jack, "says the photographer who several times his head thrown backwards when the car accelerates asked suddenly.
In fact, when we drove in, it feels itchy right foot is to not do bad to the gas pedal. However, the 535i engine could not do much in the hubbub of crowded streets of Jakarta. 535i accelerate from 0-100 in 6.1 seconds kpj drink gasoline and 12 km / liter, BMW claims. In fact, when we tested 535i petrol consumption of only 8 km / liter.
What is surprising is the driving character of the sixth-generation 5 Series. This is the Series 5 with the softest ride. On the surface of the road anywhere and at any speed, suspension was soft, unlike the previous 5 Series that feels rigid.
Changes in the character of driving, it is said, because many older consumers 5 Series 'protest' with their mounts sportifnya suspension. Is not the executives want this?
Although soft does not mean stability 5 Series to 'ridiculous'. Stability will be maintained, even at high speeds and during cornering. Handling 535i was still sharp and linear. Driving pleasure also can be found by selecting the driving mode Sport, Sport + or Normal.
If you want to drive economically, the choice of the Normal mode is the right choice. While the Sport mode will serve desire 'speeding' you. Sport + will further offer the 'fun', in which the DSC (dynamic stability control) died, this mode is recommended in circuits, usually.
The interior is a nice place. Nan comfortable leather seats make you not bored and tired occupied during long trips. BMW provides many settings for the seat so you can sit very comfortably.
Interior quality no longer need to be questioned. iDrive is more friendly to operate. While the transmission lever is designed with a very interesting. Our test 535i is not equipped with rear seat entertainment. "Sorry, 535i only for those who drive the car hobby," said public relations manager of BMW Indonesia, groundless. Rear seat entertainment can be found precisely in the 528i.
However, because the 5 Series adopts a RWD (rear-wheel-drive) make freedom 2 or 3 rear passengers is limited, a large transmission tunnel (tunnel transmission).
Overall, the 535i is much more fun, in terms of interior quality, ride and handling, and of course is the kick motor. Oiya, the car is also more quietly on the freeway than its predecessor.
With the price of USD 1.188 billion (off-the-road), plus the advantages above, the Mercedes-Benz should have been wary.
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